Sr. Quality Engineer

Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in medical device quality systems, risk management, complaint handling, post-market surveillance, CAPA, and regulatory compliance. Investigate non-conformances using root cause analysis and drive CAPA implementation within the Quality Management System (QMS).

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSanta Clara, CA

    Description

    Job Summary:

    • We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer with expertise in Medical Device Quality Engineering and Regulatory Compliance. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in medical device quality systems, risk management, complaint handling, post-market surveillance, CAPA, and regulatory compliance.
    • This role supports product development, manufacturing, validation, and quality assurance activities while ensuring compliance with FDA regulations, ISO standards, and global medical device requirements.

    Roles & Responsibilities:

    • Lead design transfer and production support activities while ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and ISO 13485 requirements.
    • Support manufacturing readiness and quality initiatives throughout product development programs.
    • Manage quality activities for assigned product components and subassemblies to ensure design integrity and manufacturability.
    • Investigate non-conformances using root cause analysis and drive CAPA implementation within the Quality Management System (QMS).
    • Develop, maintain, and update Design, Process, Application, and System FMEAs while supporting risk mitigation activities.
    • Support qualification and validation activities, including IQ, OQ, and PQ.
    • Identify, evaluate, and implement compliant solutions for engineering and manufacturing challenges.
    • Maintain and continuously improve Quality Management System (QMS) processes.
    • Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Quality teams to resolve product and process issues.
    • Interpret and apply FDA regulations, ISO standards, and medical device quality requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
    • Support internal, external, customer, and regulatory audits and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
    • Utilize statistical tools and data analysis techniques to improve product quality, reliability, and manufacturing processes.
    • Ensure compliance with medical device quality standards and regulatory requirements across all quality engineering activities.

    Requirements:

    • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline.
    • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification is preferred.
    • Minimum 6 years of experience in the Medical Device industry.
    • Experience working in highly regulated manufacturing environments.
    • Experience supporting product development, manufacturing, and quality engineering activities.
    • Experience managing complaint handling and Post Market Surveillance (PMS) activities.
    • Experience managing Non-Conformance (NC), CAPA, and quality investigations.
    • Experience supporting internal, external, and regulatory audits.

    Technical Skills:

    • Strong knowledge of Medical Device Quality Systems.
    • Hands-on experience with ISO 13485:2016/2019.
    • Strong knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 820.
    • Knowledge of Medical Device Regulations (MDD/MDR).
    • Experience with Medical Device Risk Management (ISO 14971).
    • Experience with Design, Process, Application, and System FMEA.
    • Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS).
    • Experience supporting IQ, OQ, and PQ qualification activities.
    • Proficiency in Design of Experiments (DOE).
    • Experience performing descriptive and non-parametric statistical analysis.
    • Experience with reliability analysis and statistical data interpretation.
    • Strong knowledge of Regulatory Compliance and Medical Device Quality practices.

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